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SEC EDGARAUG 211 min read$PUBM

Goel Rajeev K. sold $824K of PUBM

Goel Rajeev K. (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) sold 49,980 shares of PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) at $16.49 ($0.82M total) on 2026-08-20 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Goel Rajeev K.
Published Aug 21, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to alphai Aug 22, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$PUBM
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$PUBM
Relevance
4/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PUBMBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The filing provides fresh data on insider holdings, useful for short‑term sentiment assessment.

02

Market read

Insider sales are monitored by traders for potential signals; this filing adds a data point for PUBM.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming stock compensation grants or tax planning could be driving the sale.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post-market

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; a 10b5-1 plan indicates pre‑arranged sales, often used for regular liquidity.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PUBMBearishMedium confidence
Context

CEO Rajeev K. Goel sold 49,980 shares for $824K via a 10b5-1 plan, reducing his stake to 16,083 shares.

Expected impact

Possible short-term downside of 2-4% as market digests the sale.

Evidence & confidence

The sale size is modest but involves the CEO; markets often react negatively to insider sell signals.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the digital advertising sector; reflects individual insider activity rather than sector trends.

Regional

Limited to US markets where PUBM trades; no broader regional effect.

Global

Low global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine liquidity event under a pre‑arranged plan, not a bearish signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    PubMatic, Inc.

    Digital advertising technology provider listed on NASDAQ.

  • Executive
    Rajeev K. Goel

    Chief Executive Officer of PubMatic.

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Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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